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    Where can't you carry in your state?

    As you would imagine, here in New Jersey the Governor is reacting to the SC decision as the end of civilization. Murphy has asked lawmakers to send him a bill that would bar guns in places with a “high density of people,” such as stadiums, arenas, amusement parks, bars and restaurants where...
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    A question about Greek HXP for the M1

    I had an interesting afternoon yesterday with the CMP field grade H&R Garand. Over the past few years I’ve had it out to the range maybe half a dozen times. I’d usually shoot an average of 48 rounds per trip. By that time I’d be tired of the poor and inconsistent results and I’d just move on...
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    Christie vetoes gun ban bills

    I just received the following email from the NJ Assoc.of Rifle & Pistol Clubs... GOVERNOR CHRISTIE VETOES FINAL GUN BILLS! FIFTY CALIBER BAN - DEAD! SWEENEY F.I.D. BILL - DEAD! TRACE DATA BREACH - DEAD! In a huge blow to anti-gun politicians and the gun ban lobby, today...
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    eBay Reverses its Gun (parts) Policy

    "In a significant reversal of a policy that rankled many sellers, eBay has ended its prohibition on listings of firearm parts and accessories, and is now allowing sellers in the hunting category to post images of guns to illustrate the products in use, though the sale of the weapons themselves...
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    Brian Aiken's conviction overturned in NJ

    TRENTON — The former Mount Laurel man who had his prison sentence for gun violations commuted by Gov. Chris Christie in 2010, has had his conviction for the most serious charge against him overturned by the state Appellate Division...
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    Forbes article on myths of gun control

    I'm sorry if this was already covered. If so, please delete. Forbes had an excellent and balanced article on the myths behind gun control... "As much as gun control advocates might wish otherwise, their attacks are running out of ammo. With private firearm ownership at an all-time high...
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    NYPD Shooting Report

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/25/nyregion/2010-ny-police-shooting-report-shows-record-lows.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y This is an interesting article with a link to the report. It details all shootings by the NYPD in 2010. Some of the info is surprising, such as... "Last year, 52...
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    Good news for NJ gun owners

    It's not often that we in NJ have anything good to celebrate regarding gun laws...until yesterday. The "One Gun a Month" law was due to be voted on yesterday, but was pulled from the agenda at the last minute. Probably due to some successful lobbying by many NJ gun owners that finally said...
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    Jersey born Judges get it right on guns

    Bashing New Jersey is about as common around here as a round of trap. How about another perspective that shows you panty-waist heartland types just how much you owe NJ for your 2A freedom (said with tongue in cheek):p...
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    Cycling and shooting

    and obviously, not at the same time. There's another thread going about using bike lube on guns which made me realize that many of us share the same two interests. I was curious if anyone else finds that their riding effects their shooting. Now that the weather is nice and I have a ton of...
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    Latest from the Garden State...

    Evidently our elected officials have solved the property tax and corruption problems and now have time to work on preventing "mayhem." Bill in Trenton would outlaw sale of .50-caliber guns TRENTON - Democratic lawmakers and Ceasefire NJ, an antigun group, released a plan yesterday to...
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    After a sting, a PA dealer gets stung

    A rare sympathetic story about a gun dealer... http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/counties/bucks_county/16709911.htm
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    Light loads for a 30-06

    I was just reading a thread in the rifle section about the 30-06 and someone mentioned getting beat up with recoil. I just purchased a Savage 30-06 and went through a box (20) of Remington 150 grain FMJ sighting it in at the range. It does leave a memorable impression. I bought 10 20-round...
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    Gun ornament for your tree

    In the spirit of the Holidays, a heart-warming story about a company marketing a handgun Christmas Tree ornament. Guess how it's being received... From The Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/16071089.htm
  15. Tom609

    Remington 870 Express question

    I'm interested in getting a hi-Viz type sight, but I'm not sure the size (width) of the rib. Are all 870s the same? Thank you.
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